birds getting caught in the engine or getting shot at for flying over hostile territory
They are called, "Pilots".
An airplane's cockpit is the pilots' station in the airplane.
a pilot
It is called a cockpit.
Since 9-11, the FAA changed its rules so airplane pilots can be armed for security. The cabin door is also closed and has added security.
A pilot flies an airplane. Airlines have pilots who are Captains, 2nd Officers, and 3rd Officers (e.g. the navigator).
Dogfights
It's called the cockpit
The running lights are more for other pilots to see you than for you to see anything. They do not help the airplane fly any better.
Airplane pilots "walk on clouds".
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to fasten the seat belts